Careers

MatTek is always recruiting new team members to help us serve our growing customer base and develop innovative products and applications to meet the needs of researchers across multiple industries. If you are a team player with the energy to keep up with a growing tech company, we want to hear from you!

Why MatTek?

  • We’re bringing #betterscience into the mainstream with engineered human tissues that replace laboratory animals.
  • We’re constantly developing new tissue models, assays, and technologies to improve testing capabilities.
  • We’re helping to advance scientific breakthroughs that get therapies to patients faster and improving the safety of consumer products.

We’re expanding!

  • We have sweet new labs.
  • We’re developing and launching new products and services.
  • We have a strong tradition of internal promotion and give our people opportunities to grow.

Competitive Benefits

  • We have a culture based on teamwork and supporting each other to get the job done.
  • We believe in work-life balance – it’s one of our core values.
  • We offer Blue Cross Blue Shield healthcare with a 100% company-paid deductible.
  • We offer a generous, matched 401k too!
  • We like it here! We want our people to love the work they do and enjoy coming to work every day.

Open Positions:

Laboratory Production Associate

MatTek Corporation, the leading manufacturer of 3D human tissues, has an immediate opportunity for a full-time Production Associate to join our team.  The Production Associate will be a member of a group that is involved in all aspects of the tissue production process.  Responsibilities include maintenance, subculturing and cryobanking of cells used in products, media and reagent preparation, packaging of product for shipment to customers and recording detailed manufacturing procedures.  The ideal candidate will be able to perform the tasks above and enjoy working in a team environment.

Summary of Qualifications:

-Bachelor of Science degree in biology or Associates degree with 2+ year’s hands-on experience with cell culture required

-Previous experience in tissue engineering is highly desirable

-Candidates must be able to work Mon-Fri along with some holidays and Saturdays on a rotating schedule

MatTek offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Please forward resume to: careers@mattek.com

Research Associate / Associate Scientist

An expanding biotech company, MatTek Life Sciences produces human organotypic 3-dimensional skin, corneal, respiratory, oral, mucosal, and intestinal tissues for cosmetic, household product, personal care, chemical, and pharmaceutical companies. These tissues are utilized worldwide in lieu of animals to test product safety and efficacy.

MatTek is seeking a Research Associate or Associate Scientist specializing in the area of tissue engineering.

Areas of interest include, but are not limited to:

  • Tissue culture
  • 3D tissue models
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Molecular biology (PCR)
  • Stem cell biology
  • ELISA assays

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Must be comfortable working in a tissue culture laboratory involved in reconstruction of 3D tissue models (intestine, ectocervical)
  • BS/MS in biology/molecular biology or related field
  • Two or more years of cell tissue culture experience desired

Please submit cover letter along with resume to careers@mattek.com

MatTek offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefit package with an outstand 401(k) company match, and a stimulating work environment!

Research Associate / Associate Scientist

MatTek Life Sciences, the leading manufacturer of 3D human tissues, has an immediate opportunity for a full-time Research Associate / Associate Scientist to join our team.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Culture cells used for internal R&D and/or contract studies
  • Independently perform experiments & assays and analyze data under the direction of the Study Director
  • Critically think about the experiment/assay being performed to fully understand the study objective
  • Independently troubleshoot assays
  • Maintain accurate records in the study notebook according to established SOPs
  • Reports directly to the Study director

Required Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree in biology or equivalent with 2+ years or Bachelor’s degree in Biology or equivalent with 5+ years of hands-on cell culture experience and aseptic technique
  • Expertise in Molecular Biology (DNA/RNA isolation/quantification, qPCR); Biochemistry (ELISA/Multiplex cytokine analysis, Western Blot, etc.); Immunohistochemistry and Fluorescent Microscopy
  • Expertise in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • The ideal candidate will be a quick learner, able to perform the above tasks routinely and enjoy working in a team environment

Please submit cover letter along with resume to:  careers@mattek.com

MatTek offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefit package with an outstand 401(k) company match, and a stimulating work environment!

Technical Sales Representative/Manager

The Technical Sales Representative is responsible for identifying, developing and managing new and potential client relationships in their product categories for MatTek Life Sciences.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  • Contact prospective clients to determine their needs and degree of interest in MatTek’s products and services, and timeframe for performance of these services
  • Identify new major customers, new opportunities and grow strong business relationships for the purpose of driving sales of MatTek products
  • Conduct frequent contacts and on-site meetings with customers/potential customers including generating and qualifying leads prospects, assessing opportunities, and proposing and closing sales contracts
  • Research and develop account and opportunity plans for assigned accounts
  • Manage, plan and attend appropriate industry trade shows, conferences and seminars
  • Organize and conduct regional technical sales trips in order to develop new client business
  • Assist in maintenance of CRM database
  • Work collaboratively with the business development team, marketing and administrative staff
  • If needed, support marketing initiatives which may include; letter writing campaigns, social media campaigns, website revisions, press releases, etc.
  • Ensure all business development activities are included in CRM Database
  • Travel to client business meetings, trade shows and conferences up to 20%
  • Other tasks or responsibilities may be assigned depending on the business needs of MatTek Corporation

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
  • Strong understanding of MatTek products/assays and target customers. Previous success in a sales role is preferred
  • Strong software and computer skills, including MS office applications and CRM applications
  • Ability to manage competing priorities
  • Ability to travel, including air travel, maintaining efficient and effective travel schedules

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

  • BA/BS Degree, preferably in Life Sciences or Business
  • In depth knowledge of the preclinical research industry
  • Previous experience in selling preclinical research services

Please submit cover letter along with resume to:  careers@mattek.com

MatTek offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefit package with an outstand 401(k) company match, and a stimulating work environment!